CVE-2015-0139 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 13 Mar 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs in IBM WebSphere Portal, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-0139?

CVE-2015-0139 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal, published on 13 Mar 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF15 and 8.5.0 before CF05 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-0139?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0139?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-0139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2015-0139 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-0139 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c65r-5755-3g76.